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Chianti Classico
Italy
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Produced within the original territory of Chianti that was first delineated in 1716, Chianti Classico is known for its long-held winemaking traditions that distinguish itself from wines made outside of this unique geographical area, a true icon of Tuscan landscape.
Region
7,200 hectares of growing area
18,000 acres
People
510 members
351 bottlers
Production
36 million bottles produced (2017)
€600 million total worldwide sales
77% of wines exported
Impact
12,000 jobs created
3,000 jobs in the agritourism sector
1 million tourists each year
Primary Grape Varietals
Sangiovese
Unique Fact
Only Chianti Classico wines are entitled to bear the historic Black Rooster symbol (known in Italian as a gallo nero). The Black Rooster is the historic symbol of the Chianti Military League and can be traced back to a legend about the creation of Chianti’s political borders in the Middle Ages.
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